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Holy Mother of Pearl... what an incredulous, fucking fantastic chapter. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Bravo @kbois, bravo.

Holy dirty kitty litter Batman! My fingernails won't survive this week. Fantastic chapter, filled with lots of little details. I swear, you are one of a handful of authors who make me feel like I'm in the thick of things. Saturday can't come soon enough! Ugh. My break is almost over. I spent the whole thing on this chapter. Oh... I totally agree with you @kbois, FSU got screwed over in a big way.

Oh good gracious! I'm nervous and scared for them. The battle is going to be intense. They don't know exactly how many of these creatures Huntington has. I hope Enya can handle them all. This is the best chapter. Your writing always amazes me with your descriptions. This made me laugh: Asa let out a sigh. “Great, our success depends on Tinkerbell.” Reilly snickered. “Be careful, or she’ll sprinkle glittery pixie dust on you.” Caleb flapped his arms. “I can fly! I can fly!” I hope Tink can help them! Wow... I'm the first reader comment. HA!

I knew just by reading this it was going to be an amazing chapter. I got chills. Darkness can take many forms. It can be the shroud beneath which nightmares lurk. It can be a cloak in which to hide from who or whatever might be looking for you. There is the gloominess of a room with the shades pulled that eases the blinding pain of a migraine. Crepuscule is the approach of night and the arrival of the creatures that thrive in its environment. Dawn is the quiet moment before the witching hour loses its grip on the advent of daylight. I'm concerned about these new monsters. They need to ensure they can keep everyone safe. If I were Sebastian, I wouldn't want them anywhere near my territory. I hope @Mrsgnomie is OK.

This chapter goes to prove what an incredible author you are. The little details make me feel like I'm right there with Caleb. The scent of his mate hit him like fresh-baked cookies when you opened the oven door. The agony of despair doubled him over as he staggered against their bed. A sob tore its way from his throat. He shook with fear at the thought of never seeing his mate again. Burying his face in Asa’s pillow, Caleb poured out his anguish and frustration, bawling into the soft material that held Asa’s unique smell of ozone and wintergreen. Even though this is Caleb's story, the small things mentioned about the other characters reminds us that this is part of a bigger picture. Hunter snickered. “They tried pawning the cats off on us. Our wolves shut that down pretty quickly. Nah, all the animals are in the barn. Vann and his buddies are there nearly every day. The barn manager has trained the dog and horses to help herd the cattle. The cats keep the rodent population in check.” Caleb sighed and slouched in his seat. “I’ve missed out on a lot.” I also notice how you tie the stories together and complete the continuity. I don't remember if it was Spirit Wolves or Shadow Effect but I think it was Rosalie who explained how Reillys Kappa status came with an ingrained need to take care if others. You showed that perfectly in this chapter. Kudos.

OMG... WHERE'S @Mrsgnomie?????

Oh hell no! I'm going to go out on a limb and go against the tide. Caleb is not completely to blame. Asa FREAKING AGREED WITH THE IDEA!!!! I truly believe that if Asa said 'no' Caleb would have dropped the plan like a hot potato. Also, Huntington is crafty. I don't think there's a mole, but I think someone on the fae side of the Veil is playing games. It's more likely Puck or Brioc is behind the families stonewalling. @drsawzall Caleb's heart has always been in the right place.

The interactions between Caleb and Asa just keep getting better and better. It's all your little nuances that make them so loveable. The set scene was super hot! I am now worried about Germany. Too many variables to account for. Not good. I do have to admit though, I could clearly picture this: Instead of being a warm, fuzzy smile, it was a carbon copy of the smile the Grinch got in that kid’s Christmas movie.

I don't know. I've got a funny feeling our author isn't done hitting us with surprises. I think she's been holding back and the rest of the story is going to be one whammy after another. It would be just like her. “What do you two have up your sleeves?” Corbin inquired. He was really directing this to @kbois and @Mrsgnomie.

I found four definitions for the word 'priceless' having a value beyond any costly because of rarity or quality having worth in terms of other than market value delightfully amusing, odd, or absurd I think we can all agree it's the last one that fits our author best.

Oops.

I forgot. Our talented author is featured twice this week:

I will be sad when they take them off the menu. I think I was first in line when they dropped those bad boys into the lineup. So freaking good!

I'm not sure how you can keep cranking out such great chapters, but don't stop! I'm impressed that Asa was able to heal as many as he did. Not only did he take care of whatever physical stuff they had going on, he made sure they were okay mentally too. His sense of empathy is wonderful. The dynamic between Caleb and Asa is so fun to see. I love how they're so playful with each other. It's nice to see Caleb joking around. And the way he took care of Asa? 🥰 The humor apple doesn't fall far the tree: Vann looked up from his book and quipped, “You don’t need a party, but you’re gonna get a party.” Little shit. Lol. Speaking of the party. Cheesy Air Supply? They were the cheesiest. But Sandi and Mama pulled off a great shindig. Until the end. You. Are. Not. Nice. Argh... at least Saturday is close!

YES! The pups are getting healed!! Also, what an incredible opening paragraph. Caleb smiled. His reflection smiled back. He truly has come a long way from being the man who refused to look in the mirror. I'm glad Sebastian is being cautious. I think Huntington is up to something. It's when the kids are too quiet that you know they're doing something they're not supposed to be doing. Great chapter. Again!

It took me a little while to process this chapter. Of the thousands of books I've read I don't think I've ever had any couple's first time move me like this one. The moment he and Ashton joined their bodies together was no illusion. It was as real as it got. Spiritual—yes. It was a timeless action cemented by the act itself. What a beautiful description! The rest of the chapter was amazing too. I love the way you described things: In the dusky sky, flocks of birds hurried to their nightly resting places. The daytime creatures hunkered down, seeking safety from night predators. As the light dimmed, bats flew erratically overhead in search of flying insects. Soon, the muted hoots of owls called out to each other. I felt like I was right there with them! The little bits of comic relief you sprinkle in makes the chapter perfect. Loved how Tyler missed his landing jumping off the deck. And Reilly jumping into Sebastian’s arms had me laughing out loud. Brilliant! Keep it coming!

Now that I've read the chapter two more times (probably still missed stuff), I need to add that @kbois attention to detail is stellar: Is this what prisoners felt the morning they were released from jail? This sentence was so powerful in conveying how Ashton felt. It truly moved me. Everything at the beginning, how Ashton described being at odds with his wolf, gave me such a better understanding of him and Austin. Up until this chapter, I felt kind of blasé about the twins. Now they seem much more real. Their reunion with their parents could win an Academy Award with the right actors. Lol. Even the lighthearted antics and interactions between the characters at dinner was fun and showed us how much more humanized the twins are. Let's hope they aren't too tired to complete their mating!

OMG! The gods of perfect timing smiled on me this morning. As soon as I logged on I got a pop up notification of this chapter posting. Woo-hoo! After a quick read through because I'm impatient AF, this is still making me cry: Her hands shook as they softly cupped his face. “Oh, Ashton! You’re beautiful.” Ashton had waited eight long years to say the four words he’d yearned to speak again. He wasn’t waiting for a second longer. “I love you, Mom.” Can you imagine being a parent and hearing those words after your child was missing for so long and then mute? 😭😭 Now I have to go back and read again. There's so much!

@kbois has brought us an incredibly well-crafted, well-thought-out, and certainly well-researched story centering around a subject few dare to touch-- religion. She shows us it's okay to swim against the tide and what most of society believes in. No matter what you believe in, you need to give this story a chance. It might surprise you.

I, too, jumped off Noah's Ark when I realized there were other civilizations thriving during the same time period that God supposedly flooded the entire earth. I don't have many good memories from my Catholic school days. Classes were too regimented and we were forced to take religion every single semester. I graduated back when there were 400-500 kids in each graduating class. That same school is lucky to have that many in their total enrollment. For all that indoctrination shoved at us, I think out of 477 in our class, only one went on to become a priest. Off my soapbox now. This was another classic @kbois masterpiece. You have a special ability to tackle sensitive subjects and do it spectacularly.

I may have peed myself a little. Not gonna lie.

I'm not I'm not crying. You're crying.

Fantastic chapter. As usual all the little details you created made me feel like I was right there watching them! Even the change in perspective to Sebastian was seamless. I've read stories before where authors have switched characters so much its hard to keep track of. That's not the case here. Great job! I loved this btw: Beside him, Hunter edged a step closer. Sebastian’s muscles tensed tightly, and his eyes flickered as his wolf edged his way forward, sensing the approach of an intruding Alpha. Reilly's hand moved to his shoulder. Behind them, Kellen, Ben, and Zev stood at attention. The way that they stand together, united just shows how connected the Sentinels are. Also.... LOVE the new avatar! ❤

This was one incredible chapter! This story just keeps getting better a d better. Caleb and Asa's mating was everything we could have hope for and then some! If you stop to think about it, it makes sense that Asa’s wolf is white and Caleb's now matches seeing how he took on light shifter abilities. There are so many little things that cement their relationship, but this stands out: While the thought of permanently connecting himself to another person scared him, knowing it was Caleb made him happy, hence the smile. Asa has no qualms about taking Caleb as his mate, no matter if there are still lingering issues. He's all in and is exactly what Caleb needs. Bravo!

I think your choices for Caleb and Asa are perfect. I pictured Asa as having white blond hair. I might be wrong, but the picture of Caleb seems lighter. It was dark before. Symbolic of the darkness of his mind being healed?